WARNING OF BUILDING WORKS

We´re excited to let you know that we have started work on an extension to our practice. As a result, our car park spaces will be very limited throughout January and at the beginning of February. Please allow extra time to make it to your appointment. There is a public car park directly opposite the practice where you can park for 30mins / 1hour or more.

Low Vision

Our experienced optometrists have a specialist interest in the rehabilitation of the visually impaired. We offer a convenient & affordable service using the very latest equipment.

What is Low Vision?
The majority of us who have blurred vision simply correct this by wearing spectacles. However, when a person has reduced vision in both eyes, which cannot be improved with conventional spectacles, they may be described as having low vision.

The degree of low vision will vary between individuals and will depend upon the underlying cause or condition. Although some individuals may be born with poor sight, the vast majority have low vision as a result of a condition or disease that they have acquired in later life.

It makes sense that if we are unable to see something clearly we either get closer to it or try to make it bigger in some way. This is the basis of using magnification and Low Vision Aids.

Not all magnifiers are the same! Magnification can assist most people suffering from sight loss. However, there is a huge range of magnifiers available, from simple hand and stand magnifiers through to telescopes and the latest electronic devices. Maximising your remaining vision relies not only on choosing the correct aid and power of magnification but also knowing how to use it correctly – as this avoids a lot of frustration and disappointment.